Library closure notices November 27-29

All Ventura County Libraries will close early at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 27.

All Ventura County Libraries will be closed on Thursday, November 28 and Friday, November 29.

Todas las bibliotecas del condado de Ventura cerrarán temprano a las 5:00 p. m. el miércoles 27 de noviembre.

Todas las bibliotecas del condado de Ventura estarán cerradas el jueves 28 y el viernes 29 de noviembre.

 

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Hill Road Library Book Club - Yellow Face

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hill Road Library
Program Type:
Authors, Book Clubs & Poetry
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Hill Road Book Club meets monthly on the last Tuesday.Visit the Hill Road Library to pick up the latest Book Club selection.November Club Selection:&n...

Library Branch: Hill Road Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Authors, Book Clubs & Poetry
Event Details:

Hill Road Book Club meets monthly on the last Tuesday.

Visit the Hill Road Library to pick up the latest Book Club selection.

November Club Selection: Yellowface - R.F. Kuang

 

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Poetry at the Library

Sunday, December 1, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
FOS-Elizabeth R. Topping Room at E.P. Foster Library
Program Type:
Authors, Book Clubs & Poetry
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Poetry at the LibraryE.P. Foster Topping RoomThe first Sunday of the month 3-5PM.In-house and virtual. Zoom meeting ID 960-750-1600Hosted by Phil Taggart.Enjoy a featured poet...

Library Branch: E.P. Foster Library
Room: FOS-Elizabeth R. Topping Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Authors, Book Clubs & Poetry
Event Details:

Poetry at the Library

E.P. Foster Topping Room

The first Sunday of the month 3-5PM.

In-house and virtual. 

Zoom meeting ID 960-750-1600

Hosted by Phil Taggart.

black and white illustration of William Shakespeare. Black spattered background.

Shakespeare Salon

Monday, December 2, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
OJI-Twice-Sold Tales Meeting Room at Ojai Library
Program Type:
Authors, Book Clubs & Poetry
Age Group:
High School, Adults
Event Details:

Join in on a lively reading and discussion with a group of local Shakespeare fans at the Ojai Library. This group hosts readings and discussions of classic plays. All levels of Sha...

Library Branch: Ojai Library
Room: OJI-Twice-Sold Tales Meeting Room
Age Group: High School, Adults
Program Type: Authors, Book Clubs & Poetry
Event Details:

Join in on a lively reading and discussion with a group of local Shakespeare fans at the Ojai Library. This group hosts readings and discussions of classic plays. All levels of Shakespeare experience are welcome, from beginners to experts.

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Author Talk with Brett Battles

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
FIL-Program Room at Fillmore Library
Program Type:
Authors, Book Clubs & Poetry
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

New York Times best selling author Brett Battles will visit the Fillmore Library to talk about his new book, Stuart Woods’ Golden Hour, and his many other best-selling titles.Brett...

Library Branch: Fillmore Library
Room: FIL-Program Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Authors, Book Clubs & Poetry
Event Details:

New York Times best selling author Brett Battles will visit the Fillmore Library to talk about his new book, Stuart Woods’ Golden Hour, and his many other best-selling titles.

black and white illustration of William Shakespeare. Black spattered background.

Shakespeare Salon

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
OJI-Twice-Sold Tales Meeting Room at Ojai Library
Program Type:
Authors, Book Clubs & Poetry
Age Group:
High School, Adults
Event Details:

Join in on a lively reading and discussion with a group of local Shakespeare fans at the Ojai Library. This group hosts readings and discussions of classic plays. All levels of Sha...

Library Branch: Ojai Library
Room: OJI-Twice-Sold Tales Meeting Room
Age Group: High School, Adults
Program Type: Authors, Book Clubs & Poetry
Event Details:

Join in on a lively reading and discussion with a group of local Shakespeare fans at the Ojai Library. This group hosts readings and discussions of classic plays. All levels of Shakespeare experience are welcome, from beginners to experts.

Poetry Series. Illustration of woman holding a person sized quill with letters floating.

Poetry Series

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
OJI-Twice-Sold Tales Meeting Room at Ojai Library
Program Type:
Authors, Book Clubs & Poetry
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Come be inspired and read your poems every third month will feature student work from Ojai area schools. Readers of all levels of experience are welcome. Participating poets may su...

Library Branch: Ojai Library
Room: OJI-Twice-Sold Tales Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Authors, Book Clubs & Poetry
Event Details:

Come be inspired and read your poems every third month will feature student work from Ojai area schools. Readers of all levels of experience are welcome.

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Poetry at the Library

Sunday, January 5, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
FOS-Elizabeth R. Topping Room at E.P. Foster Library
Program Type:
Authors, Book Clubs & Poetry
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Poetry at the LibraryE.P. Foster Topping RoomThe first Sunday of the month 3-5PM.In-house and virtual. Zoom meeting ID 960-750-1600Hosted by Phil Taggart.Enjoy a featured poet...

Library Branch: E.P. Foster Library
Room: FOS-Elizabeth R. Topping Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Authors, Book Clubs & Poetry
Event Details:

Poetry at the Library

E.P. Foster Topping Room

The first Sunday of the month 3-5PM.

In-house and virtual. 

Zoom meeting ID 960-750-1600

Hosted by Phil Taggart.

Friends of the Library Mystery Book Club - The Final Chapter

Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Ray D. Prueter Library
Program Type:
Authors, Book Clubs & Poetry
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us on the second Thursday of the month at 2 p.m. for the Friends of the Ray D. Prueter Library Mystery Book Club - The Final Chapter. Share your love of mysteries with great c...

Library Branch: Ray D. Prueter Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Authors, Book Clubs & Poetry
Event Details:

Join us on the second Thursday of the month at 2 p.m. for the Friends of the Ray D. Prueter Library Mystery Book Club - The Final Chapter. Share your love of mysteries with great company and make new friends!

Friends of the Library Mystery Book Club - The Final Chapter

Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Ray D. Prueter Library
Program Type:
Authors, Book Clubs & Poetry
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us on the second Thursday of the month at 2 p.m. for the Friends of the Ray D. Prueter Library Mystery Book Club - The Final Chapter. Share your love of mysteries with great c...

Library Branch: Ray D. Prueter Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Authors, Book Clubs & Poetry
Event Details:

Join us on the second Thursday of the month at 2 p.m. for the Friends of the Ray D. Prueter Library Mystery Book Club - The Final Chapter. Share your love of mysteries with great company and make new friends!

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Wise Owls - The Westing Game

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Hill Road Library
Program Type:
Authors, Book Clubs & Poetry
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Wise Owls is a Book Club for adults that enjoy reading children's literature.To join the mailing list for this Book Club please email Linda.Cherry@Ventura.orgVisit the Hill Ro...

Library Branch: Hill Road Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Authors, Book Clubs & Poetry
Event Details:

Wise Owls is a Book Club for adults that enjoy reading children's literature.

Poetry Series. Illustration of woman holding a person sized quill with letters floating.

Poetry Series

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
OJI-Twice-Sold Tales Meeting Room at Ojai Library
Program Type:
Authors, Book Clubs & Poetry
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Come be inspired and read your poems every third month will feature student work from Ojai area schools. Readers of all levels of experience are welcome. Participating poets may su...

Library Branch: Ojai Library
Room: OJI-Twice-Sold Tales Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Authors, Book Clubs & Poetry
Event Details:

Come be inspired and read your poems every third month will feature student work from Ojai area schools. Readers of all levels of experience are welcome.

Friends of the Library Classic Book Club

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Ray D. Prueter Library
Program Type:
Authors, Book Clubs & Poetry
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us on the fourth Tuesday of the month at 2 p.m. for the Friends of the Ray D. Prueter Library Classic Book Club. Share your love of reading with new friends while discussing n...

Library Branch: Ray D. Prueter Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Authors, Book Clubs & Poetry
Event Details:

Join us on the fourth Tuesday of the month at 2 p.m. for the Friends of the Ray D. Prueter Library Classic Book Club. Share your love of reading with new friends while discussing notable books!

HBC

Hill Road Library Book Club - The Frozen River

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hill Road Library
Program Type:
Authors, Book Clubs & Poetry
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Hill Road Book Club meets monthly on the last Tuesday.Visit the Hill Road Library to pick up the latest Book Club selection.January Club Selection: Th...

Library Branch: Hill Road Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Authors, Book Clubs & Poetry
Event Details:

Hill Road Book Club meets monthly on the last Tuesday.

Visit the Hill Road Library to pick up the latest Book Club selection.

January Club Selection: The Frozen River - Ariel Lawhon

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Poetry at the Library

Sunday, February 2, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
FOS-Elizabeth R. Topping Room at E.P. Foster Library
Program Type:
Authors, Book Clubs & Poetry
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Poetry at the LibraryE.P. Foster Topping RoomThe first Sunday of the month 3-5PM.In-house and virtual. Zoom meeting ID 960-750-1600Hosted by Phil Taggart.Enjoy a featured poet...

Library Branch: E.P. Foster Library
Room: FOS-Elizabeth R. Topping Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Authors, Book Clubs & Poetry
Event Details:

Poetry at the Library

E.P. Foster Topping Room

The first Sunday of the month 3-5PM.

In-house and virtual. 

Zoom meeting ID 960-750-1600

Hosted by Phil Taggart.

Friends of the Library Mystery Book Club - The Final Chapter

Thursday, February 13, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Ray D. Prueter Library
Program Type:
Authors, Book Clubs & Poetry
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us on the second Thursday of the month at 2 p.m. for the Friends of the Ray D. Prueter Library Mystery Book Club - The Final Chapter. Share your love of mysteries with great c...

Library Branch: Ray D. Prueter Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Authors, Book Clubs & Poetry
Event Details:

Join us on the second Thursday of the month at 2 p.m. for the Friends of the Ray D. Prueter Library Mystery Book Club - The Final Chapter. Share your love of mysteries with great company and make new friends!

Friends of the Library Classic Book Club

Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Ray D. Prueter Library
Program Type:
Authors, Book Clubs & Poetry
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us on the fourth Tuesday of the month at 2 p.m. for the Friends of the Ray D. Prueter Library Classic Book Club. Share your love of reading with new friends while discussing n...

Library Branch: Ray D. Prueter Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Authors, Book Clubs & Poetry
Event Details:

Join us on the fourth Tuesday of the month at 2 p.m. for the Friends of the Ray D. Prueter Library Classic Book Club. Share your love of reading with new friends while discussing notable books!

hbc

Hill Road Library Book Club - Go Tell It On The Mountain

Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hill Road Library
Program Type:
Authors, Book Clubs & Poetry
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Hill Road Book Club meets monthly on the last Tuesday.Visit the Hill Road Library to pick up the latest Book Club selection.February Club Selection:&n...

Library Branch: Hill Road Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Authors, Book Clubs & Poetry
Event Details:

Hill Road Book Club meets monthly on the last Tuesday.

Visit the Hill Road Library to pick up the latest Book Club selection.

February Club Selection: Go Tell It On The Mountain - James Baldwin

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Poetry at the Library

Sunday, March 2, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
FOS-Elizabeth R. Topping Room at E.P. Foster Library
Program Type:
Authors, Book Clubs & Poetry
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Poetry at the LibraryE.P. Foster Topping RoomThe first Sunday of the month 3-5PM.In-house and virtual. Zoom meeting ID 960-750-1600Hosted by Phil Taggart.Enjoy a featured poet...

Library Branch: E.P. Foster Library
Room: FOS-Elizabeth R. Topping Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Authors, Book Clubs & Poetry
Event Details:

Poetry at the Library

E.P. Foster Topping Room

The first Sunday of the month 3-5PM.

In-house and virtual. 

Zoom meeting ID 960-750-1600

Hosted by Phil Taggart.

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Wise Owls - The Moon Within

Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Hill Road Library
Program Type:
Authors, Book Clubs & Poetry
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Wise Owls is a Book Club for adults that enjoy reading children's literature.To join the mailing list for this Book Club please email Linda.Cherry@Ventura.orgVisit the Hill Ro...

Library Branch: Hill Road Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Authors, Book Clubs & Poetry
Event Details:

Wise Owls is a Book Club for adults that enjoy reading children's literature.

Friends of the Library Mystery Book Club - The Final Chapter

Thursday, March 13, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Ray D. Prueter Library
Program Type:
Authors, Book Clubs & Poetry
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us on the second Thursday of the month at 2 p.m. for the Friends of the Ray D. Prueter Library Mystery Book Club - The Final Chapter. Share your love of mysteries with great c...

Library Branch: Ray D. Prueter Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Authors, Book Clubs & Poetry
Event Details:

Join us on the second Thursday of the month at 2 p.m. for the Friends of the Ray D. Prueter Library Mystery Book Club - The Final Chapter. Share your love of mysteries with great company and make new friends!

Friends of the Library Classic Book Club

Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Ray D. Prueter Library
Program Type:
Authors, Book Clubs & Poetry
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us on the fourth Tuesday of the month at 2 p.m. for the Friends of the Ray D. Prueter Library Classic Book Club. Share your love of reading with new friends while discussing n...

Library Branch: Ray D. Prueter Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Authors, Book Clubs & Poetry
Event Details:

Join us on the fourth Tuesday of the month at 2 p.m. for the Friends of the Ray D. Prueter Library Classic Book Club. Share your love of reading with new friends while discussing notable books!

hbc

Hill Road Library Book Club - The Women

Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hill Road Library
Program Type:
Authors, Book Clubs & Poetry
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Hill Road Book Club meets monthly on the last Tuesday.Visit the Hill Road Library to pick up the latest Book Club selection.March Club Selection: ...

Library Branch: Hill Road Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Authors, Book Clubs & Poetry
Event Details:

Hill Road Book Club meets monthly on the last Tuesday.

Visit the Hill Road Library to pick up the latest Book Club selection.

March Club Selection: The Women - Kristen Hannah

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Poetry at the Library

Sunday, April 6, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
FOS-Elizabeth R. Topping Room at E.P. Foster Library
Program Type:
Authors, Book Clubs & Poetry
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Poetry at the LibraryE.P. Foster Topping RoomThe first Sunday of the month 3-5PM.In-house and virtual. Zoom meeting ID 960-750-1600Hosted by Phil Taggart.Enjoy a featured poet...

Library Branch: E.P. Foster Library
Room: FOS-Elizabeth R. Topping Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Authors, Book Clubs & Poetry
Event Details:

Poetry at the Library

E.P. Foster Topping Room

The first Sunday of the month 3-5PM.

In-house and virtual. 

Zoom meeting ID 960-750-1600

Hosted by Phil Taggart.

Friends of the Library Mystery Book Club - The Final Chapter

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Ray D. Prueter Library
Program Type:
Authors, Book Clubs & Poetry
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us on the second Thursday of the month at 2 p.m. for the Friends of the Ray D. Prueter Library Mystery Book Club - The Final Chapter. Share your love of mysteries with great c...

Library Branch: Ray D. Prueter Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Authors, Book Clubs & Poetry
Event Details:

Join us on the second Thursday of the month at 2 p.m. for the Friends of the Ray D. Prueter Library Mystery Book Club - The Final Chapter. Share your love of mysteries with great company and make new friends!